Studies on Antibiotic and Multivitamin Prescribing Patterns
Author Information
Author(s): Aggarwal A, Kumar A
Primary Institution: Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
Hypothesis
The study aims to establish the prescribing pattern of antibiotics and multivitamins in a university health center to promote rational drug use.
Conclusion
The study found significant issues in prescribing practices that could be improved through further interventions.
Supporting Evidence
- Antibiotics were prescribed in 30.56% of cases and multivitamins in 26.25%.
- Most medicines were dispensed from the university health center.
- 92% of prescriptions did not mention the diagnosed diseases.
Takeaway
The study looked at how doctors prescribe antibiotics and vitamins to students, finding that many prescriptions didn't include important details.
Methodology
The study used WHO-based prescription auditing to collect data from 200 patients at a university health center.
Limitations
Many prescriptions lacked disease diagnosis information.
Participant Demographics
Patients from a university health center, specific demographics not detailed.
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